Observation: Turnagain

Location: Tincan just above the trees on standard skin-up track

Date:
Observer:
Matthew Lunetta
Route & General Observations

Thin snow in lower elevations. Classic surface Hoar observed thru the entire route. Stopped just above the tree line on standard skin-up track. Snow depth was approximately a tele-boot, with a melt-freeze layer about 1-2 inches down from the surface hoar.

 

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

no wind, clear, mid 30's

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surface hoar  

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